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Arsenal concede 50 goals in consecutive seasons for first time in 35 years

For the first time in 35 years, Arsenal have conceded at least 50 Premier League goals in consecutive seasons.

The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton on Sunday, leaving them fifth in the table and all but ruled out of a top-four finish in the league.

With just one game left in the season, Unai Emery's team have conceded a goal less than the 51 they let slip by in the English top-flight in Arsene Wenger's final year in charge.

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They could also end up finishing in the same sixth-place position as Wenger's last team, with sixth-placed Manchester United sitting just a point behind the Gunners heading into the final week.